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Conduct a forest site assessment

Conduct a forest site assessment

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFGM4207
State Code
AXK56
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan, implement and review a forest site assessment. The unit includes the assessment of soils, terrain, slope, rainfall and environmental aspects of the forest area. The unit applies to job roles including Arboriculture Supervisor, Farm Forestry Supervisor, Forestry Supervisor, Forestry Operations Supervisor, Harvesting Supervisor, Harvesting Team Leader, Propagation and Stand Health Supervisor and Tree Farm Supervisor.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan assessment
  • 1.1 Determine required frequency and size of sample areas of assessment for particular forest area, from inventory programs, budgets and organisational guidelines.
  • 1.2 Research methods to assess forest site for the location.
  • 1.3 Select method to assess forest site with reference to location, topography, and the forest management plan.
  • 1.4 Review site environmental protection measures that apply to the site.
  • 1.5 Document plan to assess forest site.
2. Implement plan to assess forest site
  • 2.1 Negotiate schedule for the assessment with other forest personnel.
  • 2.2 Coordinate people, materials and equipment for the assessment.
  • 2.3 Obtain permits or licences required for the assessment.
  • 2.4 Direct personnel in data collection on forest site.
  • 2.5 Ensure compliance with quality, WHS and other organisational procedures throughout the assessment.
  • 2.6 Communicate regularly with operational staff and contractors to ensure smooth operation and progress.
  • 2.7 Review data for accuracy, translate and report.
3. Review assessment
  • 3.1 Assessment procedures are reviewed for potential improvements
  • 3.2 Assessment method is reviewed and diagnosed for potential improvements.
  • 3.3 Assessment outcomes are reported to the appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6014 FPIFGM4207B Conduct a forest site assessment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODR93 FWPSIL4008 Plan for and coordinate a forest site assessment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL1 FWP40116 Certificate IV in Forest Operations Qualification